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UMBC defeats Albany 66-62
Retrievers extend winning streak to six games
Feb. 21, 2026 at 9:25pm
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The UMBC Retrievers defeated the Albany Great Danes 66-62 in a college basketball matchup. Anthony Valentine led UMBC with 14 points as the Retrievers extended their winning streak to six games and improved their overall record to 18-8 and their conference record to 11-2, leading the America East Conference.
Why it matters
This victory continues UMBC's strong season and keeps them in first place in their conference. The Retrievers have been one of the surprise teams in college basketball this year, and this win over a conference rival helps solidify their position as a team to watch heading into the final stretch of the season.
The details
The Retrievers were led by Anthony Valentine's 14 points in the 66-62 victory over Albany. UMBC has now won six games in a row and improved their overall record to 18-8 and their conference record to 11-2, putting them in first place in the America East Conference.
- The game was played on February 21, 2026.
The players
Anthony Valentine
A player for the UMBC Retrievers who scored a team-high 14 points in the victory over Albany.
UMBC Retrievers
The college basketball team that defeated Albany 66-62 and extended their winning streak to six games.
Albany Great Danes
The college basketball team that lost to UMBC 66-62 in this matchup.
The takeaway
UMBC's victory over Albany keeps them in first place in the America East Conference and demonstrates their continued strong play this season. The Retrievers have emerged as a team to watch in college basketball with their impressive 18-8 overall record and 11-2 conference mark.
